Porter eUpdate - 10/18/24

October 19......................Porter Gives Back "School Beautification Project" (SEE FLYER)

October 25......................CAREER DAY (see more information below)

October 25......................Elementary Fall Dance 6:30-8:30pm (see information below)

October 29......................8th Gr PANORAMIC PICTURE, 10am

October 31......................End of Marking Period 1

SAVE THE DATES:

📌November 4...............NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday, PARENT/TEACHER conferences

📌November 5...............NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday

📌November 13.............REPORT CARDS posted to ParentVue (ES) and mailed home (Middle)

📌November 13.............2024-25 Multicultural Night, view more information

This fall, the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test – Third Edition (NNAT3) will be administered to all PWCS students in grades 2 and 6. We want to take this opportunity to provide you with some information about this test and why it is administered.

Please use the link to VIEW PARENT LETTER FROM PWCS TESTING DEPT. This letter will explain the administration of and purpose of the NNAT3 test.

VGA PARENT REPORTS will be provided to 3rd-5th grade parents at Parent/Teacher Conferences the first week of November. Middle school Parent Reports will be sent home with students on October 31st.

FOOD DRIVE: OCTOBER 7-22

We are asking for canned vegetables and fruit, starches and grains, nonperishable food, and thanksgiving-type ingredients. Please VIEW THE FLYER to view specific item requests.

You can send the donations with your student to school OR you may drop them off in the front office at your convenience. Thank you!

Calling all ELEMENTARY STUDENTS!! Come out and enjoy the night with GAMES...FUN FOOD....KARAOKE!! Siblings (elementary age or younger) are welcome.

Friday, October 25th @ 6:30:830pm

SEE FLYER for more information.

VOLUNTEERS and DONATIONS are needed for this fun event! Be sure to sign up now.

Students will be voting all next week during the school day. FAMILIES and FRIENDS are asked to join us Thursday night for family fun, games, and VOTING ON YOUR FAVORITE PUMPKIN!!

FAMILY VIEWING & VOTING NIGHT - Thursday, October 24th from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ALL pumpkins will need to be PICKED UP on Friday, October 25th after Career Day or at the Elementary Dance that night.

CAREER DAY…has been scheduled for Friday, October 25th. This is a big event and a favorite of many Porter students. Elementary students get to come to school dressed as their future career! Middle school students can come to school dressed to impress as if they are going to a job interview!

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!

Interested in presenting on Career Day…you earn volunteer hours that way! Use the link below to sign up as a presenter: CAREER DAY SIGN-UP

DONATIONS ARE ALSO NEEDED! Please consider donating to our Career Day by signing up and bringing in an item for our presenters. All donations must be dropped off by Thursday, October 24th.

DONATIONS FOR CAREER DAY SIGN-UP

ALL current VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES can be found on the "Volunteer Opportunities" page under the VOLUNTEER tab on the Porter website.

✅ Front Office VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES...we've created a VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP for any miscellaneous volunteer work we have for the front office. We will keep it updated as opportunities come up...so, be sure to look at it periodically.

✅ MULTICULTURAL NIGHT...(November 13) Receive VOLUNTEER HOURS for hosting a cultural table representing your country! Use the link to SEE MORE INFORMATION.

✅ PTO needs VOLUNTEERS for their "Porter Gives Back" community service project...Saturday, October 19th. The project is beautifying the school! Use the link to SIGN-UP FOR THIS PROJECT.

✅ PTO also needs VOLUNTEERS for the ELEMENTARY FALL DANCE...Friday, October 25th. Use the link to SIGN-UP FOR THIS PROJECT.

✅ The CAFETERIA is always available for volunteers, any day between 11am - 1:45pm. Just come into the front office, sign in, and get your 'volunteer' sticker. We do ask that you work at least 1 hour.

⭐ ELEMENTARY BATTLE OF THE BOOKS....will be starting Wednesday, October 2nd!

⭐ ELEMENTARY (3rd-5th) CHORUS CLUB... will be starting on Wednesday, October 2nd.

⭐ MSA CLUB...will start on Thursday, October 10th

⭐ CHESS CLUB STARTED...October 4th. It is never to late to JOIN CHESS CLUB. Be sure to SIGN-UP FOR CHESS!!

⭐ ALL future AVIATION CLUB sessions/permission forms can be found on the Aviation Club wepage.

⭐ MS YEARBOOK CLUB...students who want to add to their photography skills and knowledge....AND help with the 2024-25 Porter Yearbook. Click for PERMISSION FORM.

⭐ The BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING & TECH CLUB will start Monday, October 21st. Calling ALL 7th and 8th graders! Club meetings will be Mondays @ 3:45-4:45pm in Room 128 (Dr. Dhodi's room)

Use this link for MORE INFO & SIGN-UP.

• PTO Page.....https://porter.pwcs.edu/our_school/pto/index
• PTO Volunteer sign-up.....https://tinyurl.com/yc8n8u4w
• PTO Membership....https://forms.gle/KKMwWXaWcQfZxPuf7
• PTO Calendar....https://porter.pwcs.edu/our_school/pto/index
• PTO Spirit Wear....https://forms.gle/zekc3GRyQWrmow4E7
• PTO Meeting Registration....https://tinyurl.com/5yx85yp4

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PWCS PROUD!

PWCS is excited to launch PWCS Proud! an employee recognition program aligned with the You Belong Here initiative for staff retention and engagement. PWCS staff, students, families, and community members are encouraged to nominate PWCS staff members who:

• Contribute to one or more of the 2025 PWCS Strategic Plan Commitments;

• Exemplify the six PWCS Core Values;

• Provides exceptional contributions to PWCS through their work;

• Model high standards while creating a strong sense of community.

The first nomination submission window will be open from October 7-October 28, 2024.
To learn more and submit a nomination, please visit our PWCS Proud! Webpage.

HYLTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPPORTUNITY

The Hylton Performing Arts Center’s Education initiative is pleased to offer PWCS students 1 FREE student ticket and 1 FREE accompanying adult ticket to ANY Hylton Presents performance. VIEW FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION.